DirectCopy is in use.
Note:The function LED (blue) and the info/error LED (orange) blink together if an error occurs during DirectCopy.
Please do the following if this happens:

Shut down the LinkStation.

Detach the USB device from the LinkStation.

Reattach the USB device to the LinkStation.

Power on the LinkStation.

Link/Act LED

Status

Descriptions

Solid green

Linking

Blinking green

Accessing

Information LED

The Info/Error LED blinks orange when it has a message. The message is coded by the pattern of blinking.
Note: The messages are also available (uncoded) in NAS Navigator2.

Place of information code

Status

Display example

10s place of information code

The LED illuminates for 1.0 seconds every 0.3 seconds.
The number of flashes is the tens place of the error code.

I23

1s place of information code

The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds.
The number of flashes is the ones place of the error code.

Information code

Descriptions

I10

The internal temperature for the LinkStation may exceed the allowable value. Do not place objects in the area around the LinkStation, or install at a cooler location.

I11

The invalid sectors of the hard drive may reach a dangerous level. Replace the hard drive.

I12

The RAID array is being degraded mode.

I13

The RAID array is being formatted.

I14

The RAID array is being checked.

I15

The error status of the RAID array is being investigated.
*Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete.

I16

The RAID array is being created.

I17

The RAID array is being resynchronized.
*Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete .

I18

The RAID array is being reconfigured.
*Data transfers will be slower than usual until this is complete.

I19

The RAID array is being erased by filling 0 in the array.

I20

Formatting the hard drive.

I21

Checking the hard drive.

I22

Erasing the data of the hard drive.

I25

Updating the firmware.
*Do not turn LinkStation OFF during the update.

I26

Initializing the settings in the Web Admin interface.

I27

Checking a USB hard disk.

I28

Formatting a USB hard disk.

I32

Appears when RAID rebuilding or formatting on the web Admin interface is necessary after replacing the hard drive. Rebuild or format the RAID array in the LinkStation's Web Admin interface.

I46

Data is being transferred or RAID is being migrated.
Do not turn off LinkStation.

I47

Data is being transferred or RAID is being migrated.
Do not turn off LinkStation.

I52

A new firmware version has been released.
Update the firmware.

Error LED

The Info/Error LED blinks red to indicate an error. The error may be identified by the pattern of blinking.
Note: The error may also be viewed from NAS Navigator2.

Place of error code

Status

Display example

10s place of error code

The LED illuminates for 1.0 seconds every 0.3 seconds.
The number of flashes is the tens place of the error code.

E22

1s place of error code

The LED illuminates for 0.5 seconds every 0.3 seconds.
The number of flashes is the ones place of the error code.

Information code

Descriptions

E04

Firmware is failed.
Contact Buffalo technical support for assistance.

E10

Operating from UPS battery. The LinkStation will be shut down normally. After the LinkStation shuts down. Ensure the power supplied to the UPS, and if there is no problem, turn on the power for the LinkStation.

E11

Fan Error. The fan is spinning too slowly or has stopped. Move the unit to a cool place with good airflow and no objects blocking the fan. If the LED still turns on, contact Buffalo technical support for assistance.

E12

The system temperature has exceeded the safety value. Check that there are no objects around the LinkStation, or install at a cooler location.

E13

An error occurred in the RAID array. Operation will continue, but in degraded mode. Replace the failed drive indicated by the red LED. After replacement, rebuild the RAID array by following the setup screen after starting the LinkStation.

E14

The RAID cannnot be mounted.
Perform disk checking of the RAID array on the web Admin interface of LinkStation.

E15

Hard drive cannot be found.
The hard drive is not connected, or maybe failed. Set the hard drive again after shutting down the LinkStation.

E16

Hard drive cannot be found.
The hard drive is not connected, or maybe failed. Set the hard drive again after shutting down the LinkStation.

E22

Mounting of the hard drive failed. Format the hard drive. If the error still appears after formatting and restarting, replace the hard drive. If the error still appears, contact Buffalo technical support for assistance.

E23

An error occurred, and the hard drive was removed from the RAID array.
Click here to see how to solve it.